baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2367361-A (GB)
Title: Vibration type contact sensor with stylus mounted on detector
Inventor: MATSUKI KAORU
IPC: H01L41/12
Filed: 2001-05-15
Abstract: A stylus 20 is mounted directly onto the detector 32 which is mounted onto the holder 10 and 12 of a sensor apparatus 1 so that the stylus 20 is not directly in contact with the holder 10 and 12. The apparatus also contains a vibrator 31 for vibrating the stylus which may be formed as a single component with the detector or as a separate component. In use a change in vibration of the stylus 20 is detected by the detector 32 when the stylus tip 21 comes in contact with a surface.
Patent GB-2378008-A (GB)
Title: Data acquisition and processing system and method
Inventor: SELLEN ABIGAIL JANE
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2001-07-27
Abstract: A data acquisition and processing computer system (10) comprises portable data acquisition means (12) for acquiring data (20) relating to an audio/visual/audio-visual product (22). A network element typically a PC (14) or a server (16) contains records relating to a plurality of audio/visual/audio-visual recordings. Connection means (38) connect the data acquisition means (12) to the network element (14,16). A processor identifies a record that relates to the data (20) and outputs information relating to the identified record via a screen (28) or a loudspeaker (29).
Patent GB-2381964-A (GB)
Title: Weatherproof portable solar power supply
Inventor: BROWN JASON DAVID
IPC: H05K5/06
Filed: 2001-11-08
Abstract: A portable power supply device 10 comprising a solar panel 11 for converting solar energy into electrical charge and a casing 30 having a compartment which is sealable to prevent meteorological conditions affecting the integrity of a device. The compartment is provided with a charge storing device 31 mounted therein in electrical connection with the solar panel for storing the charge generated by the solar panel, a pressure regulating means 34 for regulating the pressure within the casing and a connector, electrically connected to the charge storing device and/or to the solar panel for electrical coupling, in use, to a device to be powered.
Patent GB-2386011-A (GB)
Title: Class D amplifier with reduced supply ripple currents
Inventor: MALLEN KEITH ALEXANDER
IPC: H03F3/217
Filed: 2002-02-27
Abstract: Class D, or switching, power amplifiers are becoming more commonplace as enabling technology becomes available. Much of this is directed towards the switching components and modulation methods. One of the remaining issues is the output reconstruction filter and its impact on both output and, specifically, supply ripple currents. This invention deals with the issue of supply ripple currents by relocation and reconfiguration of the inductive element, 42). As a result supply ripple currents are greatly reduced. In addition the opportunity for ground referenced switching and control becomes possible allowing further performance enhancements.
Patent GB-2374495-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for sending battery-capacity level information between radio commuincation devices
Inventor: MOTOHASHI TERUYUKI
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 2002-03-15
Abstract: A portable telephone includes a control unit, a memory unit, a wireless communication function unit, an imaging unit, a display unit, an operation unit, a voice input unit, a voice output unit, a battery and a power-supply unit. The control unit controls the battery-capacity level of the portable telephone, and information regarding the battery capacity is attached to a transmission image and the composite information is transmitted to the call destination. An alarm image stored in the memory is automatically transmitted when a battery-capacity-decrease alarm occurs. Therefore, the call destination is always capable of knowing the battery capacity of the sending portable telephone, and the present invention can prevent unintentional line disconnection.
Patent GB-2386561-A (GB)
Title: Tennis trainer
Inventor: VALLENDER ROBIN CYRIL
IPC: A63B67/10
Filed: 2002-03-20
Abstract: A tennis trainer comprises a base consisting of two parallel arms with a cross piece attached to the ends of the arms. A dowel is inserted into the centre of the crosspiece with a tennis ball on a long rubber elastic attached to a swivel on the top of the dowel rod.
Patent GB-2373709-A (GB)
Title: Pet bird feed
Inventor: LAWRENSON PAUL DAVID MICHAEL
IPC: A23K1/18
Filed: 2002-03-21
Abstract: A birdseed cake comprises a first layer 2 of one or more varieties of birdseed and disposed on part of the surface of the first layer a second layer 4 comprising a second nutritional composition 3 other than birdseed, wherein the second component is present in an amount of 0.5 to 50 % by weight of the birdseed cake. The second composition may comprise nuts, herbs, egg or dried fruit.
Patent GB-2383210-A (GB)
Title: Optical receiver
Inventor: NAGATOMO KOJI
IPC: H04B10/69
Filed: 2002-04-18
Abstract: An optical receiver controls the amplitude of a light signal at a constant level so as to be constant for improvements in the quality of signal regeneration and reliability. A modulation part (11) modulates the amplitude of the light signal. An opto-electric conversion part (12) converts the output signal of the modulation part (11) into an electric signal. A gain varying part (14) amplifies the electric signal. A control part (13) controls the gain of the gain varying part (14) so that a variation width of the envelope line after signal amplification becomes close to a given value. A regeneration part (15) compares the signal after amplification with a given threshold value for signal decision.
Patent GB-2384374-A (GB)
Title: Controller for motor driven device
Inventor: CHEUNG WAI KUEN
IPC: H02P29/02
Filed: 2002-04-30
Abstract: A controller 12 for a motor driven device 10 having a motor that draws a current from a power supply 14 to induce a forward motion in response to a load. The controller 12 is conveniently coupled to the device 10 for connection to the motor and for detecting a motor parameter indicative of the value of the load and for pulsing the current "on" and "off' at a predetermined cycle frequency when the value of the motor parameter exceeds a predetermined value for a predetermined period wherein each "on" cycle of the predetermined cycle frequency preferably is of sufficient duration to allow the motor to draw sufficient current in response to the load. Further, each "on" cycle of the predetermined cycle frequency is of sufficient duration to maintain sufficient current to the motor to normalize the forward motion.
Patent GB-2370800-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus and method for coating pipes
Inventor: DAYKIN DAMIAN
IPC: B05B15/55
Filed: 2000-10-30
Abstract: Apparatus for spraying a coating onto the outside of a pipe (4). The apparatus includes a body for mounting on a pipe to be coated. A spray gun (34) is mounted on the body such that it can move relative to the body to spray coating completely around the periphery of the pipe (4). The apparatus may include only a single spray gun. The spray gun may be able to travel at 360 degrees around the periphery of a pipe to be coated. The apparatus is particularly suited to coating girth welds of a pipeline.
Patent GB-2388783-A (GB)
Title: Device for applying elastic bands to haemorrhoids
Inventor: GHAREEB ESSAM MOHAMED
IPC: A61F5/00
Filed: 2002-05-25
Abstract: A device for treating haemorrhoids or similar condition requiring ligation, which comprises a barrel 3 holding a plurality of elastic bands 5 and an open end 29 to draw in the haemorrhoid or tissue. The bands are released successively one at a time without removing the device. Preferably the haemorrhoid is drawn into the device by a source of vacuum 8, without the need for a fibreoptic endoscope. The bands may be retained on the end of the barrel by shoulders (12, Fig 3 and 16, Fig 5). A band may be released by pushing the barrel 3 forward using trigger 7, and the remaining bands are advanced one step forward so that the firing action may be repeated.
Patent GB-2392224-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to thermostatic mixing valves
Inventor: HAYWARD BRUCE LEWIN JOHN
IPC: G05D23/13
Filed: 2002-06-26
Abstract: A thermostatic mixing valve 201 for hot and cold water has a mixing chamber 226 sized to match the total flow through the valve 201 to maintain the velocity energy of the water and create turbulent flow conditions within the mixing chamber 226 for enhanced mixing of the hot and cold streams entering the mixing chamber 226. The mixing chamber 226 can have an axial length at least 5 times the width and a crosssectional area 1 to 1.5 times the combined cross-sectional areas of the hot and cold flows through a shuttle valve 225 controlling the relative proportions of hot and cold water admitted to the mixing chamber 226.
Patent GB-2377250-A (GB)
Title: Fixing means for panels
Inventor: DUNLOP LAWRENCE JAMES
IPC: A47K3/16
Filed: 2002-07-04
Abstract: A fixing means for securing a panel 16 between two substantially horizontal surfaces (eg bath top 6 and floor 5) comprises at least two elongate upright members 14 transversely spaced apart (fig. 1) or a frame 10 (fig. 2A) for mounting the panel 16. Each upright member 14 or the frame 10 has at its bottom end a height-adjustable element 18 with a foot 19 which engages against the lower surface 5 via a compressible pad 22; the upper end being securable under the upper surface 6. The flat outer faces of the upright members 14 or the frame 10 having spaced contact zones 24 which engage corresponding contact zones 24 positioned on an inside face of the panel 16 (eg a hook and loop fastening arrangement).
Patent GB-2384115-A (GB)
Title: Patterned organic light emitting device
Inventor: LATHAM STEVEN GEORGE
IPC: H01L51/30
Filed: 2001-07-12
Abstract: A method of making an electroluminescent device consisting of a layer of organic electroluminescent material between anode and cathode layers includes the step, after forming the layers on a transparent substrate, and after encapsulation of the device in a hermetically sealed packaage containing an inert atmosphere, of patterning the device using ultraviolet light. The device is exposed to ultraviolet light through a mask which is the negative of the desired pattern for the electroluminescent device. Areas of the device which receive ultraviolet light do not luminesce as brightly as areas which are shielded from the ultraviolet light. After exposure to the ultraviolet light, the device can be coated with an ultraviolet barrier layer, or placed in a structure which shields it from ultraviolet barrier layer, or placed in a structure which shields it from ultraviolet light thus preventing further degradation of the electroluminescent properties.
Patent GB-2386545-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to wiper blade rubbers
Inventor: PATHMANATHAN MAHESAN
IPC: B60S1/38
Filed: 2003-03-13
Abstract: A wiper blade rubber has a head portion 1 and a wiper body 2 provided with a tip 3 which will carry out the wiping function. A neck 4 is defined by grooves 5 cut into both sides of the wiper blade rubber. In order to increase the length of the neck 4, portions of the wiper blade rubber are cut away at 6 into the head portion 1. The cut-away portions may also be disposed in the wiper body 2, or the wiper body and the head portion. The cut-away portions may be on either both sides of the neck portion 4, or on one side thereof.
Patent GB-2385243-A (GB)
Title: System and method for quantifying accuracy of interference analysis in a wireless telecommunications network
Inventor: MCCAULEY HOUSTON
IPC: H04B7/26
Filed: 2001-10-02
Abstract: A system and method of performing interference analysis among cells in a telecommunications network. For any given cell and a plurality of neighboring cells, a plurality of traffic/disturbance event correlations as a function of call activity in the neighboring cells and disturbance activity in a given cell are computed. Call Event recording (CER) and Radio Disturbance Recording (RDR) correlations are then complied in a table and utilized in quantifying the probability of false event correlations occurring from random matches via an estimation algorithm. As such, the accuracy of interference analysis based on traffic/disturbance event correlations is estimated, using the probability of false event correlations to conform that call activity in one or more of the offending cells is likely to be the cause of the interference in a given cell.
Patent GB-2386034-A (GB)
Title: Communication device and method therefor
Inventor: CASSIDY BARRIE
IPC: H04M1/64
Filed: 2001-10-09
Abstract: Briefly, in accordance with one embodiment of the invention, a portable communication device may contain identification data associated with the origin or nature of an incoming communication. If the portable device recognizes the origin of the communication, a processor may adjust the receiving mode of the portable communication device.
Patent GB-2389622-A (GB)
Title: Scaffolding system with brackets to retain protective panels
Inventor: CLARKE KEITH
IPC: E04G5/12
Filed: 2003-06-12
Abstract: A scaffolding system comprising a plurality of support members 50 on which are mounted a plurality of brackets 40 and at least one rigid panel (10 Fig 1) mounted in a lockable fashion on said brackets. Preferably the rigid panel, which may be decorated, is removably mounted independently of adjacent mounted panels. A padlock may be used to lock the panel to the bracket. A kit of parts is also defined and also a method of mounting the panel on a scaffolding system where the panel is retained on the bracket between the plurality of support members and a locking means.
Patent GB-2406944-A (GB)
Title: Keyboard switching devices
Inventor: NEWMAN YONA
IPC: H03K17/967
Filed: 2003-10-09
Abstract: A switching device has a source of radiation 602,604; a button or key 601 operable by a user, and a sensor 606,607 operable to detect if the radiation has been blocked, or deflected, by operation of the button 601. In one form the device may include a matrix array of such keys or buttons and one or more rows of light sources and corresponding detectors.
Patent GB-2408388-A (GB)
Title: Heat sinks
Inventor: HEESEN KLAUS
IPC: H01L23/40
Filed: 2003-11-19
Abstract: A heat sink 10 is held against a component to be cooled on a substrate by means such as springs 42, suitably acting through a second heat sink 12 with a heat pipe 16 interposed between the two sinks. In a second embodiment a frame (22, Fig 4) engages a shoulder on the heat sink 10 and is pressed towards the substrate by springs (54) or screws (Fig 5) and the upper surface of the heat sink has alternative apertures in which a heat pipe (16) may selectively be inserted. A third embodiment combines the features of a frame (22, Fig 7) attached to the substrate by screws and a second heat sink (12) sandwiching a heat pipe (16).
Patent GB-2399416-A (GB)
Title: Tire pressure sensor
Inventor: ICHINOSE HIDEMI
IPC: B60R25/24
Filed: 2004-02-05
Abstract: A tyre sensor unit is attached to the wheel of a vehicle. The unit contains a pressure sensor, a temperature sensor and a radio frequency transmitter and is formed on a flexible substrate. The substrate is attached to the wheel using a bonding agent or adhesive, preferably not containing a plasticizer. The unit is remotely powered and the frequency of the signal exchanged between the transmitter and receiver is that of of a vehicle door locking signal. The pressure and temperature readings are compared to threshold values and when abnormal results are detected, an alarm is sounded.
Patent GB-2410869-A (GB)
Title: Controlling transfer of data to a second mobile terminal
Inventor: HOWELLS MICHAEL DAVID
IPC: H04L12/56
Filed: 2004-02-09
Abstract: A mobile telecommunication network 3 enables a communication session to be established between mobile terminals 1 and 5. Under the control of the first mobile terminal 1, selected data are transmitted to the second mobile terminal 5 during the communication session for use by the user of the second user terminal. The first mobile terminal 1 controls which data are sent to the second mobile terminal 5, and when that data are sent. Advantageously, the data are stored centrally on data stores 13,15 and 17. A Intelligent Network Service Control Point 45 monitors the communication session and issues messages 47 allowing the mobile terminal 5 to obtain via WAP Server 19 relevant data from data stores 13,15 and 17 in the manner indicated by instructions from the mobile terminal 1. The mobile terminal 1 may control WAP pages pushed to the mobile terminal 5 so that WAP pages displayed on the mobile terminal 1 and the mobile terminal 5 may be synchronised. The WAP pages pushed to the mobile terminal 5 may allow the user mobile terminal 5 to access data belonging to the user of mobile terminal 1 during the data session.
Patent GB-2400695-A (GB)
Title: Method for producing online advertising for a specific customer base
Inventor: CARTER RICHARD D
IPC: G06Q10/10
Filed: 2004-03-15
Abstract: A method for creating online advertising is disclosed. The method includes selecting a customer segment (315), the customer segment representing a target audience for the electronic content. The method further includes selecting a business objective (320) to be accomplished with the customer segment. The method additionally includes selecting a customer need (345), the customer need pertains to a need by the customer segment. The method further includes developing the electronic content (350), the electronic content being configured to bridge between the business objective and the customer need. The electronic content includes 1) an awareness component (210) for raising awareness in the customer segment, 2) a motivation component (214) for relating to the need by the customer segment, and 3) a guidance component (218) for guiding the customer segment toward a behavior.
Patent GB-2439072-A (GB)
Title: Tiling grid with tiles
Inventor: ASPINALL ANTHONY ROGER BRUCE
IPC: E04F13/08
Filed: 2004-03-16
Abstract: The invention provides a surface covering element 1 e.g. tile which can be installed onto a surface with a plurality of like surface covering elements 1 to provide a surface covering. The surface covering element 1 comprises a plurality of surface (visible) components 200 and a base member 100 e.g. grid or matrix to which said surface components 200 are mounted. The surface components 200 are mounted to the base member 100 such that a face 210 of each surface component 200 is visible and at least one visible face 210 differs in appearance from that of other visible faces 210 such that the surface components 200 produce a visible surface 2 of the surface covering element 1 having a mosaic appearance. Also provided are a surface covering and a packaged product comprising such surface covering elements and a method for their manufacture.
Patent GB-2400485-A (GB)
Title: Method of computing the pitch names of notes in MIDI-like music representations
Inventor: MEREDITH DAVID
IPC: G10H1/00
Filed: 2004-03-18
Abstract: The invention described here consists of an algorithmic method called ps13 that reliably computes the correct pitch names (e.g., <EMI ID=1.1 HE=5 WI=17 LX=1067 LY=965 TI=UI> <PC>etc.) of the notes in a passage of tonal music, when given only the onset-time and MIDI note number of each note in the passage. The ps13 algorithm has been shown to be more reliable than previous algorithms, correctly predicting the pitch names of 99.81% of the notes in a test corpus containing 41544 notes and consisting of all the pieces in the first book of J. S. Bach's Das Wohltemperirte Klavier (i.e., ps13 incorrectly predicted the pitch names of only 81 notes in this test corpus). Three previous algorithms (those of Cambouropoulos (1996, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002), Longuet-Higgins (1976, 1987, 1993) and Temperley (1997, 2001)) were run on the same corpus of 41544 notes. On this corpus, Cambouropoulos's algorithm made 2599 mistakes, Longuet-Higgins's algorithm made 265 mistakes and Temperley's algorithm made 122 mistakes. As ps13 made only 81 mistakes on the same corpus, this provides evidence in support of the claim that ps13 is more reliable than previous algorithms that attempt to perform the same task.
Patent GB-2412819-A (GB)
Title: Identifying a local device name in a short-range radio network
Inventor: HAEMAELAEINEN JUSSI
IPC: H03K9/00
Filed: 2004-03-31
Abstract: A method for identifying a local device by name, comprising: storing a database that associates a plurality of device identifiers with a plurality of respective device names; wirelessly obtaining a device identifier of at least one local device from the at least one device; and using the stored database to determine the name of the at least one device. The system preferably operates in a low-power, short-range radio network and may also include the step of initiating authentication of a named device.
Patent GB-2414440-A (GB)
Title: A cooling apparatus for an amphibious vehicle
Inventor: BURGOYNE JEREMY MALCOLM
IPC: F01P3/18
Filed: 2004-05-24
Abstract: Amphibious vehicle 3 has one or more ducts 9 running from a first to a second end of the vehicle; from vent 5 to vent 7, or vice versa. The vehicle prime mover 19, transmission, brakes, and/or electronic controls, may be cooled in the duct. Fan 21 may draw or blow air through the duct. The hull may comprise one wall of the or each duct; hull surface coolers may be provided for cooling liquid. The duct(s) may pass through one or more bulkhead(s) 11, 13 of the vehicle. A separate engine cooling system may comprise a radiator 23 and fans 29. The marine drive may be a jet drive; the vehicle road wheels (not shown) may be retractable above the vehicle water line when the vehicle is in marine mode. The prime mover may be an internal or external combustion engine, or a fuel cell powering one or more motors.
Patent GB-2406439-A (GB)
Title: Ceramic packaging for high brightness LED devices
Inventor: WENG LEE KONG
IPC: F21V7/00
Filed: 2004-09-14
Abstract: A light emitting diode package 100 comprises a ceramic cavity comprising a substrate 110 for mounting a light emitting diode 130 and substantially vertical sidewalls for reducing light leakage. The ceramic LED package further includes a metallic coating 120 on a portion of the ceramic substrate for reflecting light in a predetermined direction.
Patent GB-2422211-A (GB)
Title: Timepiece with electronic ink display elements
Inventor: BOTERHOEK CORNELIS JOHN
IPC: G04G17/08
Filed: 2004-12-02
Abstract: A timepiece, such as a wristwatch or clock, has flexible, black and white or colour high definition electronic ink display elements incorporated into the dial 1, casing and/or wrist strap. The information contained in the display elements, such as the visual appearance of the dial 1, hands 2, character font 3, colour, pictures and graphical decorations 4, can be changed by selecting functions using multifunction buttons 6 and a scrollable menu generated by software/firmware stored in an additional pre-programmed microprocessor (10, fig 2) and non-volatile memory (12, fig 2). The microprocessor and associated circuitry may be interfaced with the normal electronics of the timepiece and is capable of processing all time signals to display the time, date and any selected visual attributes. The display elements will retain the last displayed image or information even when the energising electric field has been removed, allowing the timepiece to enter a sleep mode until the display has to be updated, thereby saving battery power. A light sensing device (19, fig 4) may be enabled via the menus to allow automatic visual changes without interfering with the actual time and date. A retailer interface allows for program updates using appropriate equipment.